NewsNewsAsiaChinaIndiaLIVEXi and Putin push for 'political solution' to Ukraine warThe two leaders also praised their "everlasting friendship" and speak of deepening cooperation.Worry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclearZhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.AsiaChina's Nio unveils Tesla Model Y rivalNio's new brand Onvo has launched its challenger to the world's best-selling electric vehicle.BusinessFrance to deploy army to New Caledonia over riotsAt least four people, including a police officer, have been killed in the violence.EuropeWhat is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war?China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his "dear friend".ChinaWorry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclearZhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.Asia'It can set the country on fire': AI and India's electionAs deepfakes and AI-manipulated content circulate in India, experts worry about their implications.IndiaAfghan floods: ‘I found my family's bodies in the street’As deadly flash floods hit Afghanistan, whole families and their homes have been swept away.AsiaChina's Nio unveils Tesla Model Y rivalNio's new brand Onvo has launched its challenger to the world's best-selling electric vehicle.BusinessAustralian colonial statue toppled before historic rulingThe statue of William Crowther - who mutilated an Aboriginal man's body - will now be officially removed.AustraliaEnd of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps downAfter 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.AsiaBiden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric carsThe White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs.BusinessAustralian who exposed war crimes allegations jailedDavid McBride pleaded guilty to stealing military secrets, but said he felt a moral duty to speak up.AustraliaTop doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapyRichard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.AustraliaFeaturesChina’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep upFor years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC InDepthHow AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a RussianA YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.WorldIndian spices face heat over global safety concernsIndia is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.IndiaHow is China helping out sanctioned Russia?Vladimir Putin visits Beijing this week, as it faces accusations of supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine.Reality CheckAn alleged dowry death and a gruesome revengeA horrible tragedy has forever altered the lives of two families in the Indian city of Prayagraj.IndiaLatest updatesWorry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclearZhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.AsiaAfghan floods: ‘I found my family's bodies in the street’As deadly flash floods hit Afghanistan, whole families and their homes have been swept away.AsiaEnd of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps downAfter 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.AsiaJailed Thai activist, 28, dies after hunger strikeNetiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, had been accused of insulting Thailand's monarchy.AsiaFourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapseTens of people are still feared to be trapped with a rescue operation under way, emergency services say.AsiaFour dead in protests against flour and energy pricesViolence has marred massive rallies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.AsiaChina due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdownZhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".AsiaCow dung's key role in India's energy industryIndia is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.AsiaLawmakers ask HK court to call them as witnesses in Jimmy Lai caseThe group say their names have been cited dozens of times during the trial of the media mogul.Asia